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About

Bethesda lies within the Ogwen Valley, flanked by the steep slopes of the Carneddau range to the east and the Glyderau to the west. The town is positioned along the A5 road, with the River Ogwen running through it. This geography has historically defined the area, providing the water power and raw materials that shaped its development. The surrounding landscape is dominated by rugged uplands and quarry-scarred mountainsides, creating a distinct, industrial-edged environment.

The town itself is a linear settlement, with its long main street following the old road. It remains a functional community for the surrounding region. The immense Penrhyn Quarry, once the world's largest slate quarry, overlooks the town; its vast, stepped galleries are a defining and monumental presence. This legacy is central to the local identity, with the former quarry now also hosting activities like the Zip World velocity zip line, which descends into the vast pit.

Area overview

On average Bethesda has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 11.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bethesda is £45,959 per year. Bethesda is home to around 8,209 people, with a population density of about 72.3 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
11.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bethesda Population
8,209
Population density
72.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.97(-12%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.01(+8%)
Public order
6.09(-26%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.36(-27%)
Other theft
3.65(-20%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,763
94.57%
Other White
192
2.34%
Irish
53
0.65%
Arab
36
0.44%
Other
28
0.34%
Total population: 8,209

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,715
40.62%
Level 3 (A level)
1,110
16.61%
No qualifications
936
14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
884
13.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
482
7.21%
Total 16+ residents: 6,684

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,388
38.99%
Owns with a mortgage
1,035
29.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
468
13.15%
Other social rented
300
8.43%
Social rents from council
225
6.32%
Total households: 3,560

Property prices in Bethesda

Median price£188,000
Price per sq ft£212
Sales (last 12 months)74
Typical range (middle 50%)£148K – £257K

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £188,000 (about £212 per square foot) in Bethesda area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £420,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bethesda over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£296,250£311
Semi-Detached20£232,500£210
Flats3£182,025£204
Terraced37£152,000£200

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bethesda

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bethesda.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£183,000£129,000£138,750£104,000
2017£230,750£70,000£170,000£102,750
2018£222,500£81,250£156,000£115,000
2019£222,500£132,500£157,950£104,500
2020£190,050£190,000£168,750£125,000
2021£290,000£185,000£181,925£122,000
2022£296,000£118,750£235,000£130,000
2023£285,000—£197,500£147,500
2024£330,000£52,500£220,000£152,500
2025£275,000£131,500£225,000£148,000
2026£260,000£182,025£185,000£162,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bethesda.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bethesda.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£134£112£141£131
2017£133£144£174£144
2018£171£264£175£157
2019£196£292£167£140
2020£203£280£172£155
2021£228£255£196£165
2022£225£279£256£189
2023£297—£215£198
2024£225£72£200£192
2025£215£183£214£176
2026£303£204£193£219
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bethesda.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bethesda in the last year.

All postcodes in Bethesda

LL573RB

Pen-Y-Graig

LL573HH

High Street

LL573LP

Gerlan

LL573DF

Arllechwedd

LL573PZ

Braichmelyn

LL573TH

Ffordd Gerlan

LL573LJ

Arllechwedd

LL573BZ

Tyn Twr

LL574RA

Craig Y Pandy

LL574BE

Felin Hen

LL573DP

Ffordd Coedmor

LL573UT

Lon-Ddwr

LL574AF

Talgae

LL573TA

Ciltrefnus

LL573PU

Bodforis

LL573DW

Bryn Bella

LL573LU

Bangor Road

LL573TD

Hill Street

LL574NN

Hen Durnpike

LL573YS

Bro Emrys

LL573BQ

Tai Pont Twr

LL573ST

Gerlan Road

LL573LD

Foel Ogwen

LL574YN

Grisiau Cochion

LL573PA

Pant Road

LL330LG

Arllechwedd

LL574RP

Tre-garth a Mynydd Llandygái

LL573BE

Penybryn Place

LL573PF

Glanffrydlas

LL574EQ

Lon Y Grug

LL573SY

Long Street

LL573NH

Williams Terrace

LL574LB

Ffordd Llandegai

LL573BH

Ffrydlas Road

LL574ND

Tre-garth a Mynydd Llandygái

LL574YD

Trem Ffrancon

LL573BP

Maes Y Garnedd

LL573BS

Brynteg Street

LL573ED

Ffordd Henbarc Road

LL573TY

Gwernydd

LL574AL

Ffordd Tanrhiw

LL574PU

Tan Yr Onnen

LL573RH

Cefn Cwlyn

LL573DU

Hen Barc

LL574YR

Tre-garth a Mynydd Llandygái

LL330LY

Cae Llyn

LL573YF

Arllechwedd

LL574LH

Tre Felin

LL573LZ

Tre-garth a Mynydd Llandygái

LL573PN

Abercaseg

LL573RN

Abercaseg Road

LL330LD

Station Road

LL573NS

High Street

LL573EZ

Llwyn Bedw

LL574NY

Pen Y Ffriddoedd

LL573LY

Rachub

LL574NH

Maes Ogwen

LL573YP

Aber Road

LL573HJ

Ffordd Tan Y Bwlch

LL330HU

Arllechwedd

LL574AA

Dol-Helyg

LL574LG

Tre'r-Felin

LL573RY

Carneddi Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.